Trading activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) closed on a mixed note at the end of Wednesday’s session, with market participation easing in volume but improving in deal count.
According to market data, a total of 651,177,937 shares were exchanged in 25,180 deals, with a combined market value of ₦19.0 billion.
Compared with the previous trading day on Tuesday, December 16, the market recorded a 29 per cent decline in traded volume and a 6 per cent drop in turnover. However, the number of deals improved by 6 per cent, indicating sustained investor interest despite lighter volumes.
The overall market capitalisation of the NGX stood at ₦95.6 trillion at the close of trading.
In terms of market breadth, 129 listed equities were active during the session, with 39 gainers and 23 losers, reflecting a positive tilt in price movement.
Aso Savings & Loans topped the gainers’ chart with a remarkable 200 per cent appreciation, closing at ₦3.21 per share. It was followed by First HoldCo, Lasaco Assurance, and Veritas Kapital Assurance, all of which posted gains of 10 per cent each.
On the flip side, LivingTrust Mortgage Bank led the losers after shedding 10 per cent to close at ₦3.15 per share. Other notable decliners included International Energy Insurance (-9.92 per cent), McNichols (-6.9 per cent), and Omatek Ventures (-6.84 per cent).
In activity terms, First HoldCo emerged as the most traded stock by volume, with 108 million shares exchanged. It was followed by Sterling Bank with 87.3 million shares, FCMB Group with 74.3 million shares, and Access Holdings, which recorded 41.5 million shares.
Overall, the session reflected cautious trading amid selective bargain-hunting, as investors balanced reduced volumes with active deal-making across key stocks.
